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Word Wagon by Duck Duck Moose

Word Wagon by Duck Duck Moose

Preschool Fun with Letters!

36 ratings
60 reviews
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Released
March 23, 2011
Updated
August 24, 2020

Developer

Duck Duck Moose LLC
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About

This app teaches preschool and early elementary children letter names, sounds, and spelling of words up to six letters. It offers four learning levels and engaging activities like collecting stickers and creating constellations.

✓Learn letter names
✓Learn letter sounds (phonics)
✓Spell 4-letter words
✓Spell 6-letter words
✓Interactive activities
✓Collect stickers
✓Create constellations
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What users say about Word Wagon by Duck Duck Moose

Reviews of Word Wagon by Duck Duck Moose are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.0/5 from 36 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging for young children, teaches spelling effectively. Top complaints: doesn't use phonics (for some), lowercase 'a' in computer format. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Engaging for young children
  • 👍Teaches spelling effectively
  • 👍Good for early readers
  • 👍Interactive and fun
  • 👍Colorful graphics
  • 👍Multiple levels
  • 👍Well-designed
  • 👍Keeps kids entertained
  • 👍Educational content
  • 👍Rewarding for children
  • 👍Good for autistic children
  • 👍Introduces letters and sounds
  • 👍Encourages learning
  • 👍Makes learning feel like play
  • 👍Good for speech improvement
  • 👍Attention-grabbing animations
  • 👍Useful for reading specialists

Negative things

  • 👎Doesn't use phonics (for some)
  • 👎Lowercase 'a' in computer format
  • 👎Letter colors blend in dark mode
  • 👎Uppercase letters prioritized over lowercase
  • 👎American voice/accent
  • 👎Graphics not crisp (compared to others)
  • 👎Audio quality poor
  • 👎Repetitive gameplay
  • 👎iPad version pixelated/blown up
  • 👎iPhone version on iPad
  • 👎Phonic pronunciations too slow
  • 👎Limited content compared to other apps
  • 👎Lacks games for letter-sound correspondence
  • 👎Doesn't save progress
  • 👎Phonics not first priority
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What's New in Word Wagon by Duck Duck Moose

2.2.2

August 24, 2020

Thanks for learning with us! We have some big news! We’ve launched a new learning app for kids 2–7 called Khan Academy Kids. It’s 100% FREE with no ads or subscriptions needed. This new version of Word Wagon includes some minor changes. Please update today!

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User reviews

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App is not working

Hi there’s a problem with the app
NNoah21213

I did an awesome job!

I was six in 2016 and I graduated first grade!
JVJohnny Video

FYI, letter colours in dark mode

In dark mode, the letters blend right in with the tiles in the most recent update. Was really hard for my kid to use until I figured it out.
RRobAttrell

Doesn’t use phonics

Not helpful for a phonics early reader
OOhcathyohalison

Play & Learn

My 3 year old loves spelling words (level III) and receiving the golden stars after building his list. It's easy for him to navigate through all the features. This app makes it feel more like play than learning to him. I definitely recommend this app to others.
LLuvPin
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App not working

Bug

Letters freeze/can't be dragged

Bug

Dark mode letter color issue

Bug

iPad compatibility issues (pixelation, iPhone version)

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Add more levels

Feature

Add phonics games focusing on letter-sound correspondence

Feature

Option to prefer letter sounds over letter names

Feature

UK version for voice/accent

Feature

Slower phonic pronunciations

Feature

Lowercase 'a' in school-like font

Feature

Add incentive for progress saving (stickers, levels)

Feature

Option to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters

Feature

Clearer indication of iPad vs. iPhone version

Feature

FAQ

What does Word Wagon teach?

Word Wagon teaches children letter names, letter sounds (phonics), and spelling of words up to six letters. It is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade levels, aligning with Common Core State Standards.

What are the learning levels in Word Wagon?

The app features four levels: Level 1 focuses on learning letter names, Level 2 on learning letter sounds (phonics), Level 3 on spelling four-letter words, and Level 4 on spelling six-letter words.

Is Word Wagon free to use?

Yes, Word Wagon is completely free to use. As a Duck Duck Moose app, now a subsidiary of Khan Academy, it is offered without ads or subscriptions, relying on community support.

What kind of activities are included?

The app includes interactive activities such as playing with characters, collecting and interacting with animated stickers in a sticker book, and earning stars to create constellations. It also features interactive surprises like hide and seek.

What age range is Word Wagon suitable for?

Word Wagon is designed for children aged 2 to 6 years old, covering the preschool, kindergarten, and early first-grade developmental stages for literacy.